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Managing Digital Certificates in a Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environment
While hybrid and multi-cloud environments are more convenient, they can complicate certificate management. Explore how automation may be the solution.
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e-Invoicing and the EU VAT Directive
May 22, 2019Following the EU Commission’s announcement on 18 April 2019, businesses may or may not be aware the e-invoicing Directive came into force...
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Smart Security for Smart Cities
March 15, 2019Smart Cities, made possible by the rapid advancement of connected devices, software systems and information communications technologies are helping in the urbanization
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An Introduction to Economic Risks by FinTech Companies
October 10, 2018FinTech companies bring a huge advantage to our financial landscape, but there are some challenges too. In this post, we discuss the economic risks with FinTech companies and how to mitigate them.
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What Are Subordinate CAs and Why Would You Want Your Own?
September 11, 2018What is an intermediate or subordinate CA? We take a look at this concept by looking at certificate hierarchy. You will also find out why companies set-up their own intermediate or subordinate CA.
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What is Social Engineering? The Human Confidence Game
August 15, 2018Those that social engineer are hackers, conducting phishing-like scams with the objective of gaining enough personal information through confidence-instilling questions and exchanges.
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What is Server Name Indication (SNI)?
June 01, 2018With the increase of HTTPS across the internet there comes many benefits, but there is also some challenges. For example, with HTTP sites, a server uses HTTP HOST headers to determine which HTTP…
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What's the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
May 22, 2018Wait, are there really two of those? Casual users rarely notice them, but HTTP (or, http://) and HTTPS (https://) are both options for the start of a URL, showcasing an important difference in all…
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The Importance of Code Signing Redux
March 23, 2018What? Another blog about code signing? Due to a recent string of related hacking events, we thought it best to return to this topic and clear up some details that may have been unclear.
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Benefits of Multi-Factor Authentication Blog
November 24, 2017Why should you use multi-factor authentication? Negligent employees are still the no#1 cause of Data Breaches. Don't let poor password practices take down your business. Here's how MFA can save the…
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Digitally Signing in Adobe: Certifying vs Approval Signatures
October 06, 2017When adding a Digital Signature to an Adobe PDF, you have two options; digitally signing the document or certifying the document. We explain what each one is and how to apply it to your document…
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What is Certificate Transparency
August 11, 2017What is Certificate Transparency or CT Policy? Here's everything you need to know about Certificate Transparency (CT), including how it works and how you can comply with Google's policy.
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How to View SSL Certificate Details in Each Browser and What You Can Learn
June 02, 2017Want more information on a website's SSL Certificate? Inspecting a site's SSL Certificate varies from browser to browser so we have created a guide to help you view the SSL Certificate details on your…
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What is a Trust Seal and Why Does Your Website Need One?
March 28, 2017Trust is essential for any company but especially for those that rely on online sales. Trust indicators, such as seals, can make all the difference between someone choosing to do business with you vs…
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What is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack and How Can You Prevent It?
March 01, 2017What is a man-in-the-middle cyber-attack and how can you prevent an MITM attack in your own business. This blog explores some of the tactics you can use to keep your organization safe.
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What is Timestamping?
February 10, 2017What is a timestamp and in particular what is trusted timestamping and how does it work? We also look at common transactions where timestamping would be used.
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Everything you need to know about Code Signing Certificate: It’s Uses, Types & Application Support
May 20, 2022A Code Signing Certificate is a digital certificate that contains information that fully identifies an entity and is issued by a Certificate Authority. It allows developers to include information…
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HTTP vs HTTPS: What are the differences?
May 19, 2022Website security can be a complex topic in an ever-evolving internet landscape. While the importance of website security is undisputed, protecting against online threats is continuously growing more…
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Difference between Digital Signature and Electronic Signature
April 26, 2022As society becomes increasingly reliant on digital processes, conventional business mechanisms have become more automated, with several industry sectors eager to tap into an increasingly tech-savvy…
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Email Security and Its Best Practices
April 21, 2022Email is the primary tool for business communications worldwide for organizations of all sizes. It is also the number one threat vector for cyberattacks. Email threats have evolved from mass spam and…
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How Does S/MIME Mail Encryption Works?
March 25, 2022Email encryption should be a cornerstone of your business' security plan. Check out this blog to know how your organization can protect itself against e-mail frauds.
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Why Automating Your Organization's Workflow Is a Must In 2022?
March 25, 2022Workflow Automation never held enough importance ever before. With organizations facing issues, automation has become a need of an hour. Here are some of the top reasons why you need to automate your…
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Code Signing Certificate: Protection of Keys & Best Practices
November 11, 2021Code signing is a popular cryptographic method used by software developers to prove that a piece of software or the code used to create it, is authentic and without any malware. In this blog, we have…
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What is Spoofing & How Can You Prevent it?
November 10, 2021Spoofing is when someone or something pretends to be something else in an attempt to gain a victim's confidence, get access to a system, steal data, or spread malware. In this blog, we will discuss…
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Certificate Management: Challenges & Solution
October 13, 2021Despite an overall increase in security investment over the past decade, organizations are still plagued by breaches. In this blog, we will discuss about the importance of Certificate Management for…
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Basics of Public Key Infrastructure: Types & Components
September 22, 2021When it comes down to organizational security, we rely on Public Key Infrastructure every time we shop, bank, or fill out official forms. This blog will give you more ideas about how it is…
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Best Practices to Secure Your Organizational Email Communications
September 14, 2021Over 90% of online attacks on companies begin with malicious emails. Depending on your autonomous security system and lack of robust security and regular audit may leave your organization exposed to…
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25 Years of GlobalSign - All Eyes on Dennis
April 30, 2021Each month in 2021, we’ll be introducing you to a member of the GlobalSign team. Follow along and meet the people working hard to bring you industry-leading PKI and identity solutions.
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Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of April 5, 2021
April 09, 2021A massive data breach at Facebook, reports of a "significant" attack at the European Commission, and the Golden Chicken ransomware gang is doing more than winging it.
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Atlas, Blogged
May 19, 2020Introducing Atlas, the world’s most powerful cloud CA – a high throughput, fully ubiquitous, next-generation PKI platform that will carry your PKI on its shoulders and into the future.
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Medical Device Hacks Spark Congressional Concern
November 08, 2017This article aims to discuss the Internet of Medical Things Resilience Partnership Act, which has recently been introduced in the US. It proposes that federal regulators work with healthcare providers…
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Major Enhancements to Our Managed SSL Platform
November 06, 2017This weekend we released an update to the Managed SSL section of our certificate management platform. We take a minute to share our new features and enhancements. So, what’s new?
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One Mission: Data Security and Privacy
November 03, 2017With data security and privacy on top of minds for many companies, the IAPP have created a ground for professionals to collaborate and come together. Here's some thoughts from the IAPP conference.
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Another Week – Another Ransomware Attack – Time to Kill the “Bad Rabbit”
October 30, 2017Bad Rabbit ransomware, while seemingly dormant, could still be a danger to you! Our blog offers a summary of this type of attack and how to mitigate against it.
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Chrome 62 Means Time to Get Secure and Improve Your SEO and Trust
October 27, 2017Google Chrome 62 is rolling out features that degrade any sites not served over HTTPS with "not secure" warning messages. But what does this mean for website owners? Website Promoter is here to…
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Know Your Sources: Why You Shouldn't Blindly Trust What You Read About Cybersecurity
October 20, 2017With cybersecurity the latest hot topic, new 'experts' are appearing on the scene to write the latest content on SSL and cryptography. How do you know which sources you can trust when you're not an…
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KRACK Wi-Fi Vulnerability: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
October 18, 2017The KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability was discovered on Monday and affects all WPA2 protocols. For a quick summary of the vulnerability and how you can protect yourself and your devices from it, read this…
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New Gemalto Breach Level Index Reports Nearly Two Billion Records Were Either Lost or Stolen Between January and June
October 11, 2017Security firm Gemalto recently released its latest Breach Level Index (BLI), which tracks public breach incidents around the world. Here's a summary of their findings as we see them and some thoughts…
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Digitally Signing in Adobe: Certifying vs Approval Signatures
October 06, 2017When adding a Digital Signature to an Adobe PDF, you have two options; digitally signing the document or certifying the document. We explain what each one is and how to apply it to your document…
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How to Solve the Most Common SSL-Related Browser Warnings
October 03, 2017Google recently released a report on browser warnings including the most common causes of browser warnings. We summarise the report and give you some tips to avoid those nasty site error messages.
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Deutsche Post DHL's 5 Year PKI Evolution
September 27, 2017Today we’re sharing a story about an implementation of a security infrastructure that helped an organization understand the value of digital trust and shaped the foundation of cryptographic and trust…
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When Black Friday Comes: Ready, Set, Threat!
September 22, 2017Black Friday is on the horizon. With fraud and cybercrime set to increase heavily during this time, we give advice to retailers and consumers alike on how they can stay safe while shopping and selling…
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SSL Inspection – Issuing CAs and Root Considerations
September 19, 2017What is SSL Inspection / Deep Packet Inspection? While more and more websites move to HTTPS, more of the bad guys are making the move too. Find out how SSL Inspection works in this post.
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What is Regulation CFR21 Part 11?
September 15, 2017Does your business operate with biotechnology, drug or medical equipment? Then you're probably being regulated by the FDA and need to comply with CFR21 Part 11. Find out what it is and how to comply…
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Why Should You Trust Us to Manage Your CA? A Glimpse into Our Security Practices
September 13, 2017In-house vs a managed Certificate Authority? That is the question. Why should you trust GlobalSign to manage your CA in the cloud? Well, simply put, because our infrastructure is more secure than…